Democrats have a tough road to take control of the Senate, but some recent wins and polling show things could be trending their way.

Recent polling shows Democrats leading by double digits on the generic ballot and competitive in Ohio and Texas.

Primary results have given Democrats their preferred candidates in Iowa, Montana and Texas, improving their prospects.

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Democrats clearly have the momentum in the 2026 midterm elections. But in order to take control of the Senate, they need to do something pretty extraordinary: They likely must win at least two states that President Donald Trump carried by double-digits in 2024.